Several killed in shooting at Copenhagen shopping centre

Danish police say several people were shot dead and one suspect has been arrested after gunfire rang out at a busy Copenhagen shopping centre, with emergency services rushing to the scene on Sunday evening.

Police were present in large numbers, they added, advising people inside the centre to stay put and await assistance.

Images on social media that could not be immediately verified showed police running into a building and getting dressed in protective gear.

Police have appealed for anyone who has seen, heard or filmed anything to contact them.

A concert by British singer Harry Styles, which was due to take place at the Royal Arena less than a mile from the mall, was cancelled on Sunday evening despite earlier reports that it would go ahead.

Shortly after the shooting, the royal palace said a reception with Crown Prince Frederik connected to the Tour de France cycling race had been cancelled. The first three stages of the race were held in Denmark this year, the palace said in a statement.

The reception was due to be held on the royal yacht that is moored in Sønderborg, the town where the third stage ended.

The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report